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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of the nation

AMA adopted new policies during the voting session of the AMA's Interim Meeting aimed at improving the health of the nation.

Press Releases
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2018 another transition year for Quality Payment Program

Physicians called for simplicity, flexibility, stability in Medicare QPP and it appears CMS is listening. But it's not all thumbs up in the final rule.

Payment & Delivery Models
2017 AMA Interim Meeting in Honolulu.
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Physicians oppose harmful changes to Medicaid, benefits rules

Delegates stand firm against Medicaid work requirements and changes that would undermine essential health benefits requirements.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA CEO outlines challenges, opportunities in health data

AMA CEO James L. Madara, M.D., outlined challenges and opportunities present in health data today and the revolutionary opportunity to improve patient care.

Press Releases
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Employed by a hospital? Yes, MIPS matters for you too

A comprehensive new guide advises hospital-employed physicians on how to cope with Medicare’s new performance-based payment system.

Payment & Delivery Models
Physician taking a survey.
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MACRA matters: Action plan for participation inside last 90 days

All physicians should be able to succeed under MACRA. You can still take part in the Quality Payment Program this year.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Answers for your MIPS data-collection head scratchers

It’s November. Do you know what your level of readiness is for MIPS data collection? A comprehensive new resource helps answer that and many other questions.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Nov. 3, 2017: National Advocacy Update

IPAB repeal legislation; opioids emergency declaration, biosimilars educational materials and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 3, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Massachusetts Medicaid waiver proposal, new pain courses from AAP and more in AMA's latest efforts for state and local advocacy.

Advocacy Update